# Alex Bilecki on Getting Drafted by His Hometown Maple Leafs

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Podcast: [Leafs Morning Take](https://stenobird.com/podcast/leafs-morning-take-5743083)
Published: 2026-06-29T16:58:18+00:00
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Duration seconds: 505

## Resource

Fresh off winning the Memorial Cup and hearing his name called by his hometown team, Maple Leafs second-round pick Alex Bilecki joins Nick Alberga and Jay Rosehill. The Mississauga native reflects on the whirlwind journey to Toronto, why he had a feeling the Leafs were interested, the relationship he built with the organization leading up to the draft, and why winning a championship helped prepare him for this next chapter. Bilecki also discusses his playing style, areas he wants to improve, growing up a Leafs fan, getting a congratulatory call from Mats Sundin, modeling parts of his game after Shea Theodore, and his excitement for development camp. 🚨 Subscribe to Leafs Nation on Youtube!🚨 ➡️ / @theleafsnation401 SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!! 👍🏼Powered by @bet365. Whatever the moment, it's Never Ordinary at bet365. Download the App today and use promo code NATION. http://www.bet365.ca/ Gambling can be addictive, please play responsibly. Eligible iGames conducted and managed by iGO are only available to those physically present in the Province of Ontario. 19+. Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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